Passant

Definition of Passant

Pas´sant
a.1.Passing from one to another; in circulation; current.
Many opinions are passant.
- Sir T. Browne.
2.Curs ry, careless.
On a passant rewiew of what I wrote to the bishop.
- Sir P. Pett.
3.Surpassing; excelling.
4.(Her.) Walking; - said of any animal on an escutcheon, which is represented as walking with the dexter paw raised.

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erect, heraldry, upright, vertical
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